Getting Tested for COVID-19

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You can be tested for COVID-19 by local medical providers statewide, or at free drive-through sites held at various locations around the state.
Some providers may require that you have qualifying symptoms before testing.

Drive-Through Testing

One-day drive-through testing locations are offered daily for individuals determined to be high risk for having COVID-19,
either at the West Street Farmer's Market at 352 Woodrow Wilson Blvd. (N. West St.) in Jackson,
or regularly at other selected sites across the state. These events are run by MSDH and the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).
Testing at these locations is free of charge.

Before You Visit

Before visiting a drive-through testing site, you must first be screened by speaking with a UMMC clinician to determine your likelihood of COVID-19 infection.
This can be done by calling 601-496-7200 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Saturday) or completing the UMMC COVID-19 Patient Screening form.
If the clinician determines that your likelihood of infection is high, you will receive an appointment for drive-through testing.

After You Are Tested

You should isolate yourself while you wait for test results. If you have a sample taken at one of these locations,
it is essential to remain at home and away from other family members as much as possible to prevent the possible spread of disease.

Local Clinics and Hospitals

These are not Mississippi State Department of Health testing sites. Local testing providers below have informed us that they are providing fast-track COVID-19 testing locations.

Cost: Individual test providers will set their own testing fee. Ask about the cost of testing when you call a test provider.

Before You Visit

You should call ahead before visiting to make testing arrangements with these providers.

After You Are Tested

You should isolate yourself while you wait for test results. If you have a sample taken at one of these locations,
it is essential to remain at home and away from other family members as much as possible to prevent the possible spread of disease.